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2012 Oregon State Fair
August 24-September 3, 2012
Celebrate all that Oregon has to offer! Concerts, Animals, Carnivals, Wine, Art, Championships and more. It’s too BIG to miss!
2330 17th St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
503-947-3247 or 800-833-0011
www.oregonstatefair.org
A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village

Located in downtown Salem's Riverfront Park, this hands-on children's museum promotes learning through fun, interactive exhibits in the sciences, arts, and humanities.
116 Marion St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-371-3631 or 800-208-9514
www.acgilbert.org
Create A Memory
Downtown art studio offers a mix of fun & functionality. Create your own pottery & fused glass. A place where memories are made. A wonderful gift!
270 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-375-3664
www.createamemory.org
Dallas Aquatic Center

1005 SE LaCreole Dr.
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-9715 or 503-623-2564
www.ci.dallas.or.us

Eco Earth

A huge globe created out of tile icons made by local artists and students that reflect the world’s diversity on land and water. Park: 5 a.m.-midnight; Office: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Salem’s Riverfront Park
101 Front St. NE (downtown Salem)
Salem, OR 97301
503-581-4325 or 800-874-7012
www.cityofsalem.net
 

Enchanted Forest
Theme park with storybook lane, western town, haunted house, European village, log flume, roller coaster, more rides, summer theatre, food, shops and more!
8462 Enchanted Way SE
Turner, OR 97392
503-371-4242
www.enchantedforest.com
Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark

An educational waterpark for the whole family! Ten waterslides, wave pool, children’s museum, birthday rooms & more along with two museums next door with over 200 aircraft & artifacts to enjoy.
460 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way
McMinnville, OR 97128
503-434-4185
www.evergreenmuseum.org

Marion County Fair

5155 Silverton Rd. NE
Salem, OR 97305
503-585-9998
www.mcfair.net
 

Marion Skate Park

The Marion Skate Park features a “skate bowl” and “streetscape” for boarders. Open 5 a.m.-midnight.
Downtown Salem in Marion Park on the corner of Marion and Commercial Streets.
503-588-6261
www.cityofsalem.net
 

Motor Vu Drive-In

315 SE Fir Villa
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-4449
www.dallasmotorvu.com

Pentacle Theatre

324 52nd Ave. NW (Theatre Location)
Salem, Oregon 97304
145 Liberty St. NE (Business & Ticket Offices)
Salem, Oregon 97301
503-485-4300
www.pentacletheatre.org

Salem Public Library
Children and families can find fun activities every day at Salem Public Library. Books, events, and activities for children from birth to 18 are offered throughout the year.
585 Liberty St. SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-6315
www.SalemLibrary.org
 
Salem's Riverfront Carousel

Old-world style carousel housed in a beautiful building on the banks of the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon. $1.50 per ride.
101 Front St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-540-0374
www.salemcarousel.org

 
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes - Professional Baseball
Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Plays at the award-winning Volcanoes Stadium -- easy to find at Interstate 5, exit #260. Fun, family friendly environment for the whole family!
6700 Field of Dreams Way NE
Keizer, OR 97303
503-390-2225
www.volcanoesbaseball.com
Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

1865 Bill Frey Dr.
Salem, OR 97303
503-566-5762
www.salemkroc.org

Spirit Mountain Casino's PlayWorld/Arcade

This fun, exciting child entertainment center provides kids with a place to play and socialize. The only thing you have to worry about is convincing them it’s time to leave.
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy.
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503-879-3914 or 800-760-7977
www.spiritmountain.com
 
Taste & See Salem!
Sample food while taking a guided walking tour through Historic Downtown. Each three hour tour provides a glimpse into the restaurant culture of Salem.
Throughout downtown Salem
Salem, OR 97301
503-569-9848
www.tasteandseesalem.com
Union Street Railroad Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge
Salem’s historic Union Street Railroad Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge provides a half-mile link between two large urban parks connecting trails and a family friendly network of sights.
Salem’s Riverfront Park
Front Street
Salem, OR 97301
503-581-4325 or 800-874-7012
www.cityofsalem.net/unionbridge
 
Wallace Marine Park Softball Complex

Long known as the “Softball Capital of the Northwest”, Salem has a beautiful softball complex. The City of Salem hosts leagues and tournaments that visitors and residents enjoy. Park: 9 a.m.-midnight; closed Nov.-Feb.; Office: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
200 Glen Creek Rd. NW
Salem, OR 97304
Department of Community Services
555 Liberty St. SE/Rm. 300 (mailing)
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-6261
www.softballcityusa.com

Wings of Wonder

5978 Willamette Ferry St.
Independence, OR 97351
503-838-0976
www.wingsofwonder.us